Deaths in the 1900s

August Josef Bělohoubek

1847–1908 (age 61)

Vyšehrad cemetery

A devoted teacher, August Josef Bělohoubek spent his life guiding pupils with quiet wisdom and moral clarity.

Julius Zeyer

1841–1901 (age 60)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Julius Zeyer (26 April 1841 – 29 January 1901) was a Czech prose writer, poet and playwright.

Josef Herold

1850–1908 (age 58)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Mayor Josef Herold guided his town with steady hands and a sincere devotion to the common good.

František Ivan Dvorský

1839–1907 (age 68)

Vyšehrad cemetery

František Ivan Dvorský was a Czech writer whose literary works contributed to nineteenth-century Bohemian culture.

František Zákrejs

1839–1907 (age 68)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Writer František Zákrejs offered readers warm, insightful reflections on his age and homeland.

Beneš Metod Kulda

1820–1903 (age 83)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Beneš Metod Kulda was a prolific Czech writer whose long career significantly influenced nineteenth-century Bohemian li...

Betty Fibichová

1846–1901 (age 55)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Betty Fibichová (16 March 1846 – 20 May 1901) was a Czech opera singer and the wife of composer Zdeněk Fibich.

Antonín Dvořák

1841–1904 (age 63)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Antonín Dvořák was one of the nineteenth century's greatest composers, whose symphonies and operas achieved internati...

Zdeněk Fibich

1850–1900 (age 50)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Zdeněk Fibich (Czech pronunciation: [ˈzdɛɲɛk ˈfɪbɪx], 21 December 1850 in Všebořice – 15 October 1900 in Pra...

Václav Vladivoj Tomek

1818–1905 (age 87)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Václav Vladivoj Tomek was a distinguished Czech writer and scholar whose intellectual contributions shaped nineteenth-c...

František Ladislav Rieger

1818–1903 (age 85)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Writer František Ladislav Rieger combined literary gifts with a persistent dedication to civic and national progress.

Josef Kaizl

1854–1901 (age 47)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Josef Kaizl (10 June 1854 – 19 August 1901) was a Czech economist, professor and politician in the Austro-Hungarian Em...

Svatopluk Čech

1846–1908 (age 62)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Writer Svatopluk Čech chronicled his nation’s heart with wit, courage, and tenderness.

Siegmund Fischl

1847–1905 (age 58)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Siegmund Fischl was a respected member of Prague's Jewish community and a landlord of note.

Michal Jedlička

1843–1907 (age 64)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Physician Michal Jedlička was known for compassionate care and steady professionalism in support of his patients.

Ida Mařáková

1848–1908 (age 60)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Ida Mařáková was a talented Czech graphic artist whose creative work enriched nineteenth-century Bohemian visual cult...

Felix Jenewein

1857–1905 (age 48)

Kutná Hora

Teacher Felix Jenewein stirred imagination and skill in young artists through his devoted instruction.

Antonín Gruda

1844–1903 (age 59)

Opava

Franz Wesselý

1819–1904 (age 85)

Kroměříž

Naturalist Franz Wesselý spent his life observing and honoring the wonders of the natural world.

Bohuslav Rieger

1857–1907 (age 50)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Václav Nekvasil

1840–1906 (age 66)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Václav Nekvasil was a thoughtful 19th-century businessperson remembered for his steady contributions to commerce.

Jan Kruliš

1829–1903 (age 74)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Josef Srb

1836–1904 (age 68)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Josef Srb was a devoted Czech writer whose pen supported the growth of a vibrant national literature.

Karel Tichý

1839–1908 (age 69)

Vyšehrad cemetery

František Patočka

1836–1906 (age 70)

Vyšehrad cemetery

František Patočka was a devoted secondary school teacher who inspired students with steady mentorship.

Karel Petr Kheil

1843–1908 (age 65)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Josef Dumek

1844–1903 (age 59)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Josef Dumek was a thoughtful writer who explored culture and identity in his era.

Josef Milde

1839–1900 (age 61)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Pepa Mařáková

1872–1907 (age 35)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Pepa Mařáková was a painter whose expressive vision brought lyric sensitivity to turn-of-the-century art.

Friedrich Dressler

1833–1909 (age 76)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Václav Březina

1862–1906 (age 44)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Václav Březina was a painter whose contemplative work enriched the artistic discourse of his time.

Jan Kostěnec

1834–1905 (age 71)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Johann Schicht

1855–1907 (age 52)

Ústí nad Labem

Johann Schicht was an industrious entrepreneur of Ústí nad Labem known for responsible business leadership.

Woldemar Richard Mazura

1838–1900 (age 62)

Žamberk

Karel Fischer

1844–1908 (age 64)

Libčice nad Vltavou

Karel Fischer was a respected Libčice nad Vltavou resident remembered for his steady civic-mindedness.

Robert Nittinger

1838–1906 (age 68)

Roudnice nad Labem

Robert Nittinger was a Czech person who lived from 1838 to 1906, born in Řevničov and buried in Roudnice nad Labem.

Ignác Skokánek

1837–1909 (age 72)

Roudnice nad Labem

Ignác Skokánek was an engineer whose careful work benefited the infrastructure of Roudnice nad Labem.

Antonín Baťa

1874–1908 (age 34)

Zlín

Antonín Baťa was a Czech industrialist whose work shaped the industrial landscape of Zlín.

Antonín Baťa starší

1844–1905 (age 61)

Zlín

Antonín Baťa starší was a Zlín figure whose industriousness laid early foundations for a family tradition of crafts...

Vincenc Tiebl

1852–1909 (age 57)

Tábor

Vincenc Tiebl was a Czech politician from Tábor who served his community with dedication.

Franciszek Ksawery Stuer

1848–1905 (age 57)

Karviná

Franciszek Ksawery Stuer served as a devoted Catholic priest in Karviná, tending both spiritual and communal needs with...

Johann Baptist Molitor

1834–1900 (age 66)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Johann Baptist Molitor was a Czech composer whose works enriched the musical landscape of 19th-century Bohemia.

Otilie Suková

1878–1905 (age 27)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Otilie Suková was a composer whose brief but vibrant creative voice remains remembered by those who visit Vyšehrad cem...

Adolf Josef Kahler

1867–1908 (age 41)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Adolf Josef Kahler was a Czech illustrator whose visual work contributed to 19th-century Czech artistic culture.

Rudolf Tereba

1850–1904 (age 54)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Rudolf Tereba was an architect celebrated for designs that balanced elegance and practicality, leaving a quiet legacy at...

František Kočí

1821–1904 (age 83)

Vyšehrad cemetery

František Kočí was a Czech Catholic priest whose pastoral ministry spanned much of the 19th century.

Emanuel Dvořák

1861–1907 (age 46)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Emanuel Dvořák is remembered for the quiet dignity with which he supported and listened to his community throughout hi...

František Jansa

1833–1905 (age 72)

Vyšehrad cemetery

František Jansa was a Czech judge whose career advanced the administration of justice in 19th-century Bohemia.

František Lepař

1870–1901 (age 31)

Vyšehrad cemetery

František Lepař was a composer whose delicate and heartfelt music remains a quiet presence at Vyšehrad cemetery.

Jan Zavadil

1837–1901 (age 64)

Vyšehrad cemetery

Jan Zavadil was a Czech lawyer whose professional career contributed to 19th-century Czech legal practice.